Posted on 07/28/2013 1:59:03 PM PDT by Lazamataz
Laz,you have been given wisdom, and you have shared it.
That is why it was given to you in the first place.
Your article will help many, both now, and in the future, when others must walk the path you have trod.
You have done well, my friend.
You and Cathy both.
God bless.
Hi Laz—
Such a beautiful memorial for a beautiful friend. I’m so sorry that she did pass, but it sounds like you were a wonderful friend to her and gave her a good life. And the ability to FEEL and grieve is a great blessing - there are many who are numbed out and aren’t able to let themselves experience feelings, especially the painful ones.
Prayers and comfort for you!
madmominct
Losing a pet is not easy, they are like part of the family.
That made me cry. I’m so sorry for your loss..God bless.
Thanks, I’m glad you got something out of it... it was therapuetic to write it as well.
I still grieve for a dog who died 29 years ago.
Sometimes I worry that I’m crazy.
These little creatures are unique indeed. So many different personalities, and no two alike, but they all show their love in their own special way. I have two tri- colors right now. (There’s attitude for you!) The calico is the one who always wants hands on scratching and petting. The tortie is standoffish, and altho I have patted her when she is all curled up and sleepy, I have held her only only twice. She is the most skittish cat I’ve ever had. But she is nearby all the time, sitting close to me, purring and giving me eye kisses. Unconditional love from both of them in their own way. We simply adapt to them and their terms, and we are the winners. Special gifts they are!
Laz -— how is Zippy?
Glad you asked. Zippy Pachoo, the WonderCat and UberTuxedo, is his good old sweet self. He’s all lovey-dovey with anyone who is around him. He just loves him some human, doesn’t matter who. LOL
Such a beautiful girl.
“I discovered the purpose of money, used to treat my little girl and make her as comfortable as possible. I used to think so wrongly about it. Money was a scorecard, and a way to acquire the shallow, the ultimately meaningless: The cool car, the nice house, the good-looking woman. I discovered that money had one fundamental purpose: To care for those you love. Any other use was an off-brand use.”
Some would call this sacrifice. I prefer unconditional love!
A person just isn’t right until they love a pet.
Zippy is a sweetie! How did you name him? Love the two white whiskers — so evenly balanced. But -— he IS a tuxedo! LOL!
Thank you for sharing.
God’s Peace be with you.
Zippy named himself, as all my cats do. He was running from room to room, and I realized he had just named himself Zippy Pachoo... but you have to learn how to pronounce the last name.
His whole name is pronounced:
Zippy P’TCHOOOOOoooooooo......
Your beautiful Cathy taught you unconditional love. That is a
lesson that some people never learn.
God bless you! (((hugs)))
I’m going to sleep now. I am making it a point to personally answer each and every post, so for those I still need to answer, .....
.... see you tomorrow.
Much love.
Thank you sir for this post! I hope your grief is always overwhelmed by the joy of having her. I have just spent 30 minutes remembering the pets I have lost, and the individual spirit each kindly gave to me in their time.
I am sure God gives us pets as children to show a young mind/heart what unconditional love truly is, so we can imagine and understand His. And as adults, as a constant reminder of that love when people and the world let us down.
Thanks again
Radioactive
We just adopted a very sick 10 week old German Shepherd. We got him a week ago and he was infected with Parvo and intestinal parasites. He’s already gained a few pounds and seems to have doubled in body length. Our five year old rescue Maine Coon has been protecting him from the bossy Cocker Spaniel mix.
The dogs were out back with my wife and the small breed started picking on the pup. The pup whined and the kitty was at the door growling.
Cats are strange and wonderful beasts Laz. Give yourself time and let your next friend find you.
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